By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 20, 2026 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team uncovered the key to speed for a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event on their home turf at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 16.

With 32 IRA cars checked in for the evening, Hartmann blazed out of the gate to record the fourth fastest qualifying lap in a fleet 11.490 seconds.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver went on to earn an IRA dash berth with a fifth-place showing in the fourth heat race. The seventh-year Sprint Car competitor gained the seventh starting position in the 30-lap IRA main event after placing fourth in the first four-lap dash.

Hartmann kept pace near the front of the field in the early stages of the A main before advancing to fourth on a lap 23 restart. After briefly pressuring Logan Julien for third, Hartmann engaged in a duel with Zach Daum for fourth.

After falling to fifth on lap 24, Hartmann battled back to pull even with Daum in turn one on the following lap. However, the two drivers made contact, resulting in a slow rollover.

The resulting damage caused Hartmann to retire from the race with a 20th-place showing to his credit.

“We put a lot of work in during the offseason preparing for the season, which is ultimately what led to the speed we had at Plymouth,” Hartmann said. “We really weren’t that good all night until the feature. We just kept working on it to make it better.

“In the feature, we were still missing the last little bit to go forward,” he said. “We were good early, but cars getting into trouble is what helped us. The crash wasn’t too bad on our end. It was just a racing deal, going hard for a top-five spot. The car is back together, and we’re ready for Wilmot.”

The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is scheduled to compete in a pair of IRA events during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 23, the team will travel to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the annual Founders Night event, and Sunday, May 24, will see action at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m. at Wilmot Raceway. At 141 Speedway, spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled at 6 p.m.

87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Quasius Construction

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is excited to have Quasius Construction as a returning partner for the 2026 season.

Located at 1202 North Eighth St. in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Quasius Construction is a construction services company and contracting firm that utilizes general construction, construction management, and design-build delivery systems.

To contact Quasius Construction, call 920-457-5585, email info@quasius.com, or visit quasius.com.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty

KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.

Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.

Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!

You can find her on Facebook @KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR.  Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542, or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.

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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 23 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 24 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 3
IRA Events – 2
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
World of Outlaws Events – 0
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 1
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 1
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0